Editing Mask

Febuary 5th Lesson

During this lesson I started by watching tutorials on youtube on how to add motion tracking text in after effects. I was unhappy with the outcome so I then decided to add text in final cut pro. I watched a short 5 minute tutorial which helped me. I manged to get two title slates done. I also had to edit around the gun scenes while still achieving continuity, which I done successfully.

Individual Edit Mask

Evaluation:

I am quite pleased with how the edit has turned out. Whilst colour grading I decided I had to change the colour of the scenes depending on whether they are inside or outside. Due to the sky being prominent in most of the outside scenes I chose to add a blue tint as it shows a chilling environment. 

During the chase scenes I decided to edit the scenes in a fast pace, this means reducing the length of time waiting for something to happen I.E characters running into shot. Doing this keeps the audience on their toes. Whilst in post production I managed to develop my colour grading skills which is a very important aspect of creating an atmosphere, especially in thriller films. I also manged to correct "pissed shots", having a wonky building during a shot can distract the audience from the plot.

There seems to be some technical errors when exporting the film, at the end of one scene a short freeze frame occurs which was not purposely added during post production.Also during the scene in front of the train station a short cut to a black screen occurs then back to a medium shot, this was not intended, it was supposed to be a match on action.

During the next edit I will be adding motion tracking titles, these will have to be added during the longer shots so the audience can see them, instead of the chase scenes as the slates will only be visible for 2 or 3 seconds. These can be placed on train station signs, walls, top of buildings or even in the sky for example. 

I would grade my individual edit at an A. It has continuity and a clear narrative.Most shots are level except some in London and the whole edit has been colour graded to create a mood/atmosphere .

Grading coursework

Level 2

I would gives this a level two as
I would give this a level 2 as:

• There is no titles
• No advanced camerawork
• Poor use of props I.E obvious use of ketchup 

Level 3

I would give this a level 3 as:

• Good use of editing- Reflection looks down as boy washes face 
• Advanced camera work
• Incorporated titles into environment
• Music adds suspense 

Level 4

I would gives this a level 4 as:

• Extremely advanced editing techniques
• Actors are very believable 
• Advanced camera work
• Good use of sound-effects- Camera snap
• Setting is in an adult world
• Editing adds mystery and suspense
• Good use of colour grading

Filming Parity

Alpha Males in society

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I done this short powerpoint to show an understanding of a specific stereotype in the media and how certain aspects of that stereotype are slowly changing in different countries. 

Leon Spoiler review

Leon is about a hitman who one day comes across a 12 year old girl who is seeking refuge (Mathilda). Leon gets persuaded into helping the young girl into becoming a hitman, in order to avenge her younger brothers death, as he was the only family member she loved. Mathilda in exchange teaches Leon how to read or write. Leon is a notorious hitman who has committed many murders and his wanted by the authorities ; and is constantly on the run around little italy. As Mathilda becomes more competent in her assanation skills she attempts to murder Norman "Stan" Stansfield, who was the main cause for Mathilda's family deaths ; as he lead the police raid that infiltrated their home. Mathilda follows Norman back to a DEA building, Norman finds out and catches her in the DEA toilets. Leon finds out Mathilda's intentions through a note she left him back at Leon's home, so he goes and rescues her and kills two of Norman's men in the process. As Mathilda heads back home a group of Norman's men taker her hostage and infiltrates Leon's home. Leon attempts to escape but Norman spots him and shoots Leon in the back. As Leon lies on the floor dying Norman jeers at him, leon then gives Norman a "gift from Mathilda" which is an unpinned grenade, there is a massive explosion which kills both Norman and Leon. Mathilda escapes the chaos and the next day she goes to a school in new jersey and gets a place to study.